Casino closing hours?

[goingsailing]

Hello, was wondering how late the casino stays open on Emerald Princess?

[dwc13]

On 2/27/2024 at 11:51 AM, goingsailing said:

Hello, was wondering how late the casino stays open on Emerald Princess?

 

Casino hours vary depending upon the ship's itinerary. Gaming operations are (supposed to) shut down when in port (Bermuda is an exception, I believe) and while sailing territorial waters. So if you're cruising around the Hawaiian islands or taking the inside passage on an Alaska cruise, your gambling opportunities might be somewhat limited. Maybe, lol. 

 

That being said, live table games tend to open later and close earlier because of staffing considerations. Around 1:30-2am is when table games started shutting down on the cruises I have been on (including Regal Princess), even earlier if there were no players. For live table games already in progress, they'll finish out the current shoe for card games and the last shooter will get to finish his/her roll in craps (however long that might last). Slots open earlier and close later -- I think it depends in part upon how many players remain actively playing slots in the early morning hours and when the ship is expected to reach territorial waters / arrive in port. Eventually slots 'close' so a slot attendant doesn't have to remain in the event of a hand pay jackpot; could also be so the floor boss can get some sleep.

 

Note that there is also an Emerald Princess Casino cruise, which sails out of Brunswick, Georgia. It is not the same ship as Princess Cruise Lines ship Emerald Princess. In the off chance you had that one in mind...  

 

Emerald Princess Casino (sailing out of Brunswick, Georgia)

[goingsailing]

Thank you very much for your reply!  Very informative. Thanks again

[dwc13]

You're welcome. Enjoy your cruise and good luck in the casino.